Carrot Express

135 West 41 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Carrot Express appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Carrot Express was last inspected on Jul 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Carrot Express is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82
Oct 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrot Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.

How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Carrot Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carrot Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carrot Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carrot Express is inspected around two times per year on average.